BeckyK here, I am just about to start on my first 18th century gown and reading here has been a…
On V185: The Polonaise Jacket of Doom and Hell
seriously, you are pretty amazing. I bow down a la Wayne and Garth
On V189: Beginning a Robe a l’Anglaise a la Polonaise
Good choice, Lauren. This was the first 18th century gown I made-- for myself, not a doll-- about thirty years…
On V189: Beginning a Robe a l’Anglaise a la Polonaise
I love draping and got good grades in that class in fashion school, but I am lacking a body double…
On V189: Beginning a Robe a l’Anglaise a la Polonaise
Last year I had the opotunity to see parts of the Snowshill Manor Costume Collection. This dress was part of…
On V189: Beginning a Robe a l’Anglaise a la Polonaise
Whatever you wear, whatever you make, you're always lovely. Knowing you,- you'll pull off something wonderful. BTW some of the…
On V188: Time to Start Planning for Costume College
There's always your 1920's swim suit
On V188: Time to Start Planning for Costume College
the construction of these gowns is deceptively simple (not simple at all!), the original in Janet Arnold has all the…
On V189: Beginning a Robe a l’Anglaise a la Polonaise
Oh, well I shall toss in a swimsuit just in case 🙂
On V188: Time to Start Planning for Costume College
Mach speed yes, but I lose skill and patience with every increase in speed!
On V188: Time to Start Planning for Costume College